Two Corpus Christi Born Veterans to Receive Medal Of Honor

Jose Rodela and Santiago Erevia were both born here in Corpus Christi and now both will be receiving the Medal of Honor for their bravery and courage during the Vietnam War. The ceremony will take place on March 18th in Washington. While both men now live in San Antonio they were born in Corpus Christi and both joined the Army after dropping out of high school.